Hello from the east of England

[Arfur]

Hi everyone,
After years of contemplating getting a drone, my wife bought me a DJI Mini 3 and fly more kit for fathers day. My very first drone I have found this forum super helpful being able to research quieries etc.
I was naturally very nervous during my first few flights (just around my land) but am getting the hang of things now. I did a roof inspection of my house just to practise slow and precise flying and noticed a loose roof tile which was letting rain into the attic. Thankfully was able to get that fixed within a couple of days. I wonder how many of you have inspected your roof? I'm so glad I did
I also have 1 year DJI care whicj eases the nerves when flying £750 up into the sky. I have since racked up a few hours and several miles and captured some amazing video and photos. I'm so impressed with the features and capabilites of this tiny little thing.




Be safe and happy flying

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[Gagey52]

Welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia. Looks like your right into it, look forward to your input on the forum.
Regards

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America Arfur.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and more of your view of the world.

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to the forum.
Please and do be sure you have read our guidelines.
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .

 

[Chetk7677]

Welcome from central Florida.

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

 

[LoudThunder]

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. I fly a Mini 2 and I know the excitement you are going through…

We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar, Tap "Members", Tap "Member's Map" Members map

Living in the UK means you have some very specific laws and rules to follow.

Where you can fly drones | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Find out about height limits and distances from people, buildings, crowds and vehicles. Restrictions on flying drones and model aircraft near airports.

register-drones.caa.co.uk

Drone Laws in The UK [Updated September 23, 2024]

According to CAA, drones are allowed in the UK, subject to CAA regulations. Read on for more details.

drone-laws.com

Now, for some Good Old Fashion Advice…

Do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, and then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the Gimbal Cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the Drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a kitten or puppy opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the Drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength (5-Bars), number of satellites (at least 10) and by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 4-5 feet (1-1/2 meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery Point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the Drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, first-person view (FPV).

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Below is the link to all of the downloads offered by DJI for the Mini 3 Pro. You will also find the 74-page Mini 3 Pro's User Manual.

After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"

DJI Mini 3 Pro - Download Center - DJI

Learn and download DJI Mini 3 Pro related apps, software, and manuals at the DJI Download Center

www.dji.com

Happy and Safe Droning…

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[Skywatcher2001]

Welcome to the forum pilot . . . that is a nice photo!!

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Xenomorph UK]

Welcome to the forum, great bunch of people, friendly and helpful.

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama, welcome to the forum!

 

[RkyMtnHigh]

Hi everyone,
After years of contemplating getting a drone, my wife bought me a DJI Mini 3 and fly more kit for fathers day. My very first drone I have found this forum super helpful being able to research quieries etc.
I was naturally very nervous during my first few flights (just around my land) but am getting the hang of things now. I did a roof inspection of my house just to practise slow and precise flying and noticed a loose roof tile which was letting rain into the attic. Thankfully was able to get that fixed within a couple of days. I wonder how many of you have inspected your roof? I'm so glad I did
I also have 1 year DJI care whicj eases the nerves when flying £750 up into the sky. I have since racked up a few hours and several miles and captured some amazing video and photos. I'm so impressed with the features and capabilites of this tiny little thing.

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Be safe and happy flying

Welcome to the forum from the mountains of Colorado! Great pic! Happy and safe flying!